2003 Alpina B 10 vs. 2003 Audi LeMans
To start off, both 2003 Alpina B 10 and 2003 Audi LeMans were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Audi LeMans is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Audi LeMans (601 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2003 Alpina B 10. (342 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Audi LeMans should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2003 Audi LeMans.
Because 2003 Audi LeMans is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Alpina B 10. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Audi LeMans will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Audi LeMans (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina B 10. (490 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Audi LeMans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina B 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alpina B 10 | 2003 Audi LeMans | |
| Make | Alpina | Audi |
| Model | B 10 | LeMans |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4618 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 601 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
